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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.12, 25,367.94 and 9,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.12, 25,367.94 and 9,998.92 is: 13,798.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.12 : 25,367.94 = 9,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.12/25,367.94 = 9,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.12x = 25,367.94 × 9,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.12x = 253,652,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,652,002.62/18,382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.84

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